Dictionary Check: forfeit
"forfeit" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
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Words with Friends
13
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Definition
adjective
surrendered as a penalty
noun
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
noun
a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
Example:
"the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"
noun
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
verb
lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
Example:
"you've forfeited your right to name your successor"
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